1997 BMW 540i Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 BMW 540i
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1997 BMW 540i
1997 BMW 540i

Most Common 1997 BMW 540i Problems

1997 BMW 540i vehicles have 7 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 BMW 540i problem is: Valve Cover, Intake Manifold, PCV Plate Oil Leaks
1997 BMW 540i
Engine oil leaks commonly develop from both valve cover gaskets, intake manifold, and pcv plate after about 60,000...
1997 BMW 540i
Leaks are known to develop in the cooling system. it is common to see more than one part recommended for...

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Most Common 1997 BMW 540i Questions

There are 52 related questions for 1997 BMW 540i vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 BMW 540i questions.
1997 BMW 540i
Wondering if i should use bars leaks repair coolant leaks formula for my 97 e39 540i radiator leak. seems to be...
1997 BMW 540i
Only thing i have done is replace battery was cranking fine before i replaced battery key will not lock or unlock...

1997 BMW 540i Recalls

1997 BMW 540i vehicles have 1 known recalls. The most common recall is: Front Strut Spring Plates Corrode And Fail Causing Tire Damage.